10 New White Kitchen Design Ideas

The white kitchen is one that will never go out of style, but today’s version is far more interesting than a colorless canvas. More and more we’re finding ways to break up a pale palette with a mix of materials and accent colors, from Carrera marble to grey subway tiles, to the pop of color in a painted cabinet. A white kitchen is the ideal blank slate for redecorating as seen in these 10 white kitchens, each with a standout feature or modern mix-in that sets them apart.

Actor Yannick Bissons’ kitchen contrasts upper white cabinets with a high-gloss backsplash and a mix of wood finishes. The result is modern while still retaining warmth.

Photographer:

Alex Lukey

Source:

House & Home March 2014

Designer:

Eric McClelland, Fleur-de-lis Interior Design

Standout Feature: Tons Of Texture

A mix of styles combines to create an eclectic cooking space. Painted brick walls add texture, while a stained glass feature on the range hood brings a hint of color and quirk.

Photographer:

Andre Rider

Source:

Maison & Demeure May 2014

Designer:

Richard Oullette

Standout Feature: Colorful Rug

Adding a colorful rug or switching up your hardware is an easy way to add visual interest to a white kitchen without a renovation.

Photographer:

Ashley Capp

Source:

House & Home March 2014

Standout Feature: Vintage Accessories

Vintage photographs and an antique tea set add patina to a plain white kitchen.

Photographer:

Ashley Capp

Source:

House & Home October 2012

Designer:

Cameron MacNeil

Standout Feature: Colorful Fridge

A colorful retro fridge really pops in a white kitchen. If a bright appliance is too much of a commitment, opt for colorful kitchen accessories and keep them prominently displayed on your counter.

Photographer:

Janis Nicolay

Source:

House & Home September 2013

Designer:

Joanne Fletcher

Standout Feature: Dramatic Kitchen Island

A dark kitchen island and black granite countertops add a dose of drama to this classic white kitchen.

Photographer:

Donna Griffith

Source:

House & Home February 2013

Designer:

Theresa Casey

Standout Feature: Interior Cabinets

Blanket the interiors of your glass cabinets in a fun shade, like purple, for an unexpected accent that will add a unique edge to your space.

Photographer:

Alex Lukey

Source:

House & Home October 2014

Designer:

Katherine Newman

Standout Feature: Wooden Cabinets

This white kitchen has a wooden upper cabinet that distinguishes a special bar area, complete with a wine fridge and glassware on display. The cool contrast between colors and materials adds a modern edge.

Photographer:

Angus Fergusson

Source:

House & Home March 2014

Designer:

Maia Roffey

Standout Feature: Painted Door

If a door opens up into your kitchen, paint it a dark, moody shade to contrast your kitchen’s white decor.

Photographer:

Janet Kimber

Source:

House & Home July 2014

Designer:

Deb Nelson

Standout Feature: Global Accessories

A clean and contemporary white kitchen could benefit from a few eclectic accessories for a more modern, tribal look. An intricately carved wooden pantry and worn bar stools provide an exotic edge to this otherwise stark space.